Activity Group Reports
Hikers on PCT August, 2017
Fourteen of us dodged the smoke in the valley on Friday, August 18 when we hiked over six miles through forests on the PCT starting at the Pederson Snopark trailhead. We met 10-12 thru hikers on their way to Canada who were delighted to receive some fruit, veggies, and candy bars that we shared. We […]
Knotty Ladies Quilting Retreat
The Knotty Ladies defied the heat in the valley and lit out for the Hedges cabin in Rocky Point for their annual August quilting retreat. There was a whole lotta gabbing, snacking, sharing, and good old-fashioned companionship going on. We stayed cool. At the end of the day we had completed some projects and begun […]
August 1, 2017 Ladies Outing at Tashi Choling Buddhist Center
We had nineteen ladies brave the heat to attend the tour of the Tashi Choling Buddhist Center for Buddhist studies Their mission statement says, "Tashi Chöling provides a place of spiritual refuge and an established program of study and practice in order to preserve the authentic living tradition of Tibetan Buddhism for the benefit of […]
Hikers on PCT July 2017
Twelve of us had a fun day while hiking 4-4.5 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail at Grouse Gap Trailhead on Friday, July 21st. We had spectacular views of Mt. Shasta, Marble Mountains, and Trinity Alps with an abundance of wildflowers in the meadows. A highlight was visiting with several thru hikers who had started […]
New EPWC Board welcomed at June Luncheon
A beautiful summer day set the stage for an enjoyable June luncheon at the Rogue Valley Country Club. We enjoyed a game of searching for the other famous half of a couple that we were part of by asking questions of the other ladies who could see the names posted on our backs. The program […]
July Ladies’ Night Bunco Group Meets
“Our first Nite Bunco with new Chairperson Bonnie Scriba, was held at Bonnie’s home. All but one regular player was in attendance. New processes and ideas were shared before getting the dice rolling. Refreshments were provided by Anne Youngs, Sherissa Evans and Bonnie. Winners tonight were Most Buncos-Wilma Hamilton, Most Wins-Susie Skaggs, Last Bunco-Sherissa Evens, […]
Book Group enjoyed The Orchid House
July’s book club met at the home of Virginia Felker. We reviewed the book ‘The Orchid House’ by Lucinda Riley. This book is a historical fiction that spans from the 1930’s to the present day. It traveled from Wharton Park estate in England to Thailand. It dealt with an aristocratic family keeping secrets leading with […]
July 4th Parade Winners!!!
Well ladies, in case you were not at the Eagle Point 4th of July Parade and didn’t see your Kazoo band perform you really missed a treat. We really were amazingly good and had a ball performing the kazoo and won OVERALL WINNER at the parade! Kudos to all of you who spent so many […]
June 14 Book Club Meeting – Sheris Fine’s Home
Twelve book club members gathered at Sheris Fine’s home, had a lively book discussion and enjoyed refreshments and conversation. The June book selection was the Hypnotist’s Love Story by Liane Moriarty. The main character, Ellen O’Farrell is a professional hypnotherapist who works out of the eccentric beachfront home she inherited from her grandparents. It’s a […]
June 2017 at Takelma Gorge
Eleven energetic hikers enjoyed the beauty of the mighty Rogue last Friday, June 16. Our 5-mile trek began at Woodruff Bridge along the banks of the Rogue River through a forest of tall Douglas fir and multiple wildflowers, including white starflower, blue bells of twinflower, white anemone, and Oregon grape. After 1.6 miles, the river […]
Thank you
Thank you ladies for the terrific send off and lovely gifts at the June Luncheon. I love being part of the EPWC. With appreciation- Annette:)
Ladies Dining Out May 2017
The Ladies Dining Out group had a lovely dinner and lively conversation at Rosario's Italian Restaurant on May 8.
Our ladies outing Applegate wineries tour
A fun time was had by all. We visited three wineries; Red Lily, Troon and Schimdt and also Pennington Farms.
Hikers at Cathedral Hills May 2017
Seven of us enjoyed perfect weather while hiking about 5 miles at Cathedral Hills Trails outside of Grants Pass. We hiked a scenic loop trail through a forest of Douglas fir, oak, ponderosa pine, madrone, and manzanita. Wildflowers and poison oak were plentiful. We relaxed with great conversation while eating our sack lunch.
April Luncheon Features Physician/Author, Dr. Robin Miller
A beautiful, spring day welcomed 65 ladies to the Rogue Valley Country Club for the April Luncheon. A large number of birthdays were commemorated and the usual informative business meeting conducted by Board President, Annette Godfrey. Local physician and author, Robin Miller delivered a very informative presentation on the many health-promoting practices that are contained […]
Book Group Meeting – May 2017
On May 10th our book club met at the home of Charmaine Lewis. We had a full house with 14 members present to discuss the book The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff. The book followed the 19th wife of Brigham Young and the beginning of polygamy in the Mormon church. It is part history, part […]
April 2017 at Forest Park Trails
Plenty of sunshine, awesome scenery, exercise, and friendship were enjoyed by seven hikers on Friday, April 21 while hiking trails in Forest Park. A combination of trails, including Canyon Falls, Canyon Vista, Naverson, and Ridgeview, gave us about 5 miles of hiking along a creek with waterfalls over granite bedrock, through wooded forests with viewpoints, […]
Knotty Ladies May Report
A nearly full contingent of Knotty Ladies met at Linda Townsend’s home on May 3. Maxine formally assumed the duties of treasurer receiving the funds and the accounting paperwork from retiring treasurer Dora. The group thanked Dora for her years of dutiful service and wished we had a gold watch to present to her. The […]
Couples February, March & April 2017
Our hostess for February were Lynn Baker, Ann Bunt and Wilma Hamilton. In March our hostess were Kristine Frey, Betsy Hase and Jean Otteman. In April our hostess were Viki Brown, Liz Crossman and Virginia Felker. That's a lot of hostess and a lot of parties that were enjoyed by many. Our tax day party […]
Ready, Set. Spiralize at the April Culinary Arts luncheon
Linda-Haynsworth Krueger and Betsy Hase co-hosted the April Culinary Arts gathering at Linda's beautiful home. The topic was how to spiralize assorted types of vegetables and then how to incorporate them into wonderful, healthy recipes. A spiralizer is a hand-operated kitchen implement which turns vegetables into a variety of shapes and sizes of ribbons, slices […]
A few pictures from the April Ladies Outing
Here are a few pictures to add to the last report on the April Ladies outing for High Tea at the Teapot on Wheels.
High spirits and high tea on April Ladies Outing
What a wonderful day the Ladies Outings group had. We arrived at The Teapot on Wheels around 10:30 where everything was ready for us. Of course, the first thing was to find the hats just perfect for us. Then we were guided to sit down where we immediately starting selecting the perfect exotic tea for […]
April Report
The Knotty Ladies held their April meeting at Carol Kuehnert’s home. They shared patterns and ideas, enjoyed a Show and Tell session, and socialized. They will meet on May 3 at Linda Townsend’s home.
Ladies Dining Out March 2017
The Ladies Dining Out group enjoyed lunch at the Rogue Regency Grill on Monday, March 13. We enjoyed the atmosphere and extensive menu as well as the usual camaraderie and conversation.
Hikers at Ashland Woodlands March 2017
A chance of rain in the forecast didn't discourage twelve of us who hiked trails in the upper Ashland Woodlands Friday, March 17. We hiked the White Rabbit Trail to Caterpillar Trail and joined the Lewis Loop Trail, which was a new addition in 2016. Our group enjoyed the scenery, camaraderie, and exercise on moderately […]
February 2017 at Lost Creek Lake
Twelve of us carpooled to the Lewis Road Trailhead Friday, February 17 where we hiked about five miles to the Grotto. We found the trail to be muddy in some areas, but the views at the grotto made it totally worth it. The grotto features rock cliffs forming walls of a small box canyon with […]
The March book Club selection was The Rosie Project
The Rosie Project is the 2013 debut work of Australian novelist Graeme Simsion. It’s a wacky, wonderful, rollercoaster love story between two very different people. Each chapter was a humorous and poignant vignette. Everyone who attended the book club meeting agreed that the Rosie Project is a cleaver, joyful, laugh out loud novel. It’s a […]
Love songs and chocolate highlight the February, 2017 EPWC luncheon
A brisk winter day welcomed 60 EPWC members to the Rogue Valley Country Club for February luncheon. Since the luncheon took place on the day after Valentine’s day, the theme of red hearts and celebrating the love in our lives was carried over. A musical trio, savanna, entertained us with a wide variety of love […]
Knotty Ladies March Report
The Knotty Ladies met at Meridel’s house on March 1. We shared patterns for a casserole carry-all, a mini oven mitt, a pair of “gadgets” used to protect fingers from hot pot handles, and cat and dog toys. Guest Betsy modeled her ruffled fleece shoulder wrap for keeping cozy on a cold evening. The Internet […]
Piecemakers March Meeting
Piecemakers welcomed a new member, Jean Otteman, to the group. After a yummy lunch provided by Elaine, Terry taught the group how to make a placemat using the quilt-as-you-go technique. It was super easy and fun. The next meeting will be held on April 5. Rosenelle will teach an easy way to make a table […]